Who Are The Royal Experts Featured In 'The Story Of The Royals'? Here's A Complete List

The Story of the Royals is the second documentary miniseries from ABC and People, who previously teamed up for last summer's The Story of Diana, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the late princess's death. The new project focuses on the four generations now representing the crown — Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George — and it relies on a bevy of experts to tell the story. So who are the royal experts featured in The Story of the Royals? They're comprised of palace insiders who have worked closely with the royal family, royal historians, and journalists who have dedicated their careers to covering the family in meticulous detail.

The Story of the Royals also takes a closer look at the events of last spring, which was an eventful one for the royal family. They welcomed both Meghan Markle and Prince Louis into the fold in the span of one month. Using both footage of the family and interviews from royal experts to contextualize their place in the world, The Story of the Royals aims to examine the American fascination with the British monarchy and how they've moved into the 21st century. Here's a closer look at the experts they they tapped.

Robert Lacey

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Robert Lacey is a British historian and biographer who wrote a bestselling biography about Queen Elizabeth II. He also serves as a historical advisor on Netflix's The Crown. Lacey is married to Lady Jane Rayne, the daughter of the 8th Marquess of Londonderry and a maid of honor at Queen Elizabeth's coronation.

Maria Pollia

Mark Stewart

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Mark Stewart is a British royal photographer whose keen eye noticed early on that Kate Middleton would go on to be an important figure in Prince William's life. As such, he has some of the earliest documented footage of their relationship.

Myka Meier

Myka Meier is an etiquette expert and founder of Beaumont Etiquette. She has both studied under a member of The Royal Household of Her Majesty the Queen and gone on to work with members of the royal family.

Patrick Jephson

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Patrick Jephson was a military officer who served as Princess Diana's private secretary. According to People, he believed that being in the presence of the royal family demanded formality, but Diana would make him question that with her warmth and approachable nature. "Even if she was really quite young and inexperienced and in many ways naïve, there was a freedom about her that was both uplifting and inspiring," he said, "and [it] sure as heck made you want to go out and slay dragons for her."